Corset accessory



March 4, 1930. L. ROSS 1,749,510

CORSET ACCESSORY Filed Nov. 7. 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Inventor iazyrazass Attornqy March 4,1930. L. ROSS 1,749,510

CORSET ACCESSORY Filed Nov. 7, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 /6 1n 'uentvr Lam/a Evaa Atmrngr Patented Mar. 4, 1930 UNITED STATES PVATENT- oFFIcE LAURA ROSS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA oonsnr ACCESSORY Application filed November 7,1928. Serial No. 317,755.

The present invention relates to improvements in corsets, and particularly that class of corsets termed abdominal corsets which i are provided with means for adjusting the invention is to provide a device of this character that can be assoclated elther with a corset or similar piece of wearing apparel by women of stout figure, as well as convalescing patients, athletes and the like.

One of the important objects of the present invention is to provide a corset accessory of the above mentioned character that will at all times be positive and efficient in carrying I out the purposes for which it is designed the same being further simple in construction inexpensive, strong and durable, and further well adapted to the purpose for which it is designed. c

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

In the accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the same:

Figure l is a perspective View of a corset of the conventional construction showing the same open, and disclosing my improved accessory as associated therewith.

Figure 2 is a front view of the accessory per se, and

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken approximatelyon the line 38 of Figure 2.

In the drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates generally a corset of the conventional construction with which my improved accessory is to be associated.

My improved accessory includes two front fabric gores 2 and 3, respectively that are detachably secured together along their adjacent edges by conventional fastening means indicated at 4:. Similar fabric gores 5 and 6, respectively are secured along their inner edges to the outer side edges of the front gores 2 and 8, respectively, and it will be observed that the side edges of these gores are curved. The purpose thereofis to pro vide means whereby the accessory will properly fit the body of the wearer.

Elastic gores 7 and 8 also cut in curved lines to assure effecting fitting of the garment are secured along their inner edgesto the outer side edges of the fabric gores 5 and 6, respectively, while the outer edges of these elastic gores are secured in any appropriate manner to either side of the back gores of a corset so that the accessory will become an integral part of the corset. Further, by arranging the elastic gores in the manner as shown, the same will retain their shape.

Forming a salient part of the present invention are the side flaps 9 and 10, respective ly, of any suitable fabric, these flaps being secured along their outer edges to the outer edges of the respective elastic gores 7 and 8, respectively. It will be observed upon referring to igure 3 that the flaps are only secured along their outer side edges to the elastic gores. Obliquely disposed flaps 11 and 12 are secured along only their inner side edges to the front gores 2 and 3, respectively, along their inner edges thereof.

The front flaps 11 and 12 are so designed as to entirely release all strain from the garment proper and elastic garters 13 depend from the lower free ends of the front flaps at such an angle to assist in the proper adjustmentof the garment.

Suitable straps 14 are secured along their outer end portions to the intermediate portions of the flaps 9 and at an angle. Similar straps 15 are attached at their inner ends across the front faces of the front flaps 11 and 12 and extend beyond these flaps for an appreciable distance and carry at their outer free ends the buckles 16 with which the free ends of the adjacent straps 1 f cooperate whereby to adjust the garment comprising my accessory to the comfort and convenience of the individual wearer and to further secure the abdominal support in such a position as to prevent any possibility of the same slipping while being worn underneath of the conventional corset.

Upon referring to Figure 1 it will be 0bserved that the adjustable strap members are disposed in diverging relation from the front of the accessory to the respective sides thereof so as to properly assure the supporting of 5 the abdomen by the device embodying my invention.

The simplicity of my accessory enables the same to be readily and easily associated with a conventional corset structure, and the parts comprising the adjusting means for the ole vice are readily accessible to permit the proper positioning of the support.

A corset accessory of the above mentioned character will at all times be positive and efficient for, the purposes for which it is designed.

A corset provided with an accessory of this character is of particular advantage to a woman of stout figure, as well as an expectant 2() mother and convalescing patients.

While I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention it is to be understood that minor changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letgo ters Patent is V The combination with a corset, of an abdominal support for association therewith, 1 said abdominal support including front fabric gores detachably secured together at their inner adjacent edges, elastic gores attached along their inner side edges to the outer side edges of the front gores, and at their outer side edges to the adjacent portions ofithe corset, means for adjusting the abdominal support to maintain the same in proper position on the body of the wearer, said means including side flaps secured only along their outer side edges to the outer side ed e portions of the elastic gores, downwar ly diverging front flaps secured only along their inner opposed edges to the respective front gores at their inner opposed edges, and adjustable bands connecting the respective pairs of flaps together. 7

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

LAURA ROSS. 

